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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.26, 545.44 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.26, 545.44 and 357.86 is: 537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.26 : 545.44 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.26/545.44 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.26x = 545.44 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.26x = 195,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,191.16/363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.33

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